LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Dunstan Times, Issue 3130, 14 August 1922, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

1 + The Vincent County Council meets on the 23rd inst., when the principal business will be the striking of the rate. • The Ball under the auspices of the R* S. A- at Alexandra on Thursday evening last, was most •enjoyable and successful in every way- There was a good attendance, visitors being present from all parts of the district* Excellent music for the dancing was supplied by Miss Partridge, Piano; Mr H.J* Partridge, violin; Mr W. Bringans, Cornet; and Mr J. D. Thompson, Double Bass. Quite the feature of the evening was the splendid supper. In reply to a recent article in these columns regarding the cultivation of lucerne, in which the Agricultural Dept, expressed its willingness to supply any information, a subscriber writes complaining that nearly six months ago when contemplating planting- he wrote to the Dept, but has not received a reply* This looks like a case of carelessness or indifference on the part of the Dept., but there is of course always a chance of the letter having gone astray. The Kaitangata Coal Co. an' nounce that both coal and nuts can be obtained from Mr J* H. Vercoe, the local agent. Hull's Pictures this week, on Thursday night as usual, have a special attraction in the great picture “Tarzan of the Apes.” This is a thrilling story of a ship-wreck, and a child being left on an island* An ape, which has lost its offspring, takes the child and brings it up with the apes* Over 1,000 people were employed in producing the picture. Although having started late in the season, the Progressive Euchre Tournament arranged by the Ophir Card Club has been a great success, large numbers coming from Omakau and Opbir to participate in the Tourney. Play commences sharp at eight every Wednesday night, and after the games are finished at 10 p* m* the ladies provide an excellent supper which is much appreciated by all* It is the tention of the Club to provide first prizes for the lady and gentleman gaining the most points at the end of the season* Booby prizes will also be awarded* The duties of Secretary and Treasurer are carried out by Mr L. Smith and Mrs M. Mcßae re-' spectively. Our own at Omakau wires— The Concert and entertainment here last night (Friday) was a huge success. The hall was packed, fully 250 being present The programme was a delightful one, the audience being very appreciative* Full report next issue. Everybody is going to the Hockey Dance on Wednesday night, in the Town Hall, Clyde. The Bowling-Croquet-Tennis Social in the Town Hall, Clyde, on Friday last attracted a big attendance, and it proved a most enjoyable evening* Music for the dancing was supplied by Miss Love, and an excellent supper was provided. There passed away at Dunedin an old and well-known resident of Central Otago, in the person of Mr J* D. Me Lennan* The deceased gentleman, after his marriage, carried on farming at Hawea Flat, afterwards removing to Matakanui and later to Auripo* Owing to ill-health (heart trouble) he sold his property at Auripo some six years ago and removed to Dunedin. Of a genial and kindly disposition 'Mr Me Lennan had many friends, and this fact was made manifest by the beautiful floral tributes at the funeral:— Own correspondent. The Cromwell Bowling Club has held its annual meeting. Mr C* Smart, is the new president, and Mr D. Hatton was re-elected secretary. The Club is making a start with a new concrete pavilion* Their old one hat been secured by the Bannockburn Club. • Messrs Wright, Stephenson and Co Ltd. report that bidding was not very keen this week, and the rabbitskin sale was consequently a dragging one. There was a decline of fully 10 per cent on the best classes of skins, other sorts ruling firm at round about last sale's rates. There’s nests for rest in “Sleepy hollow’’ Cosy cots all white and gold; There's dreamland days and nights which follow Sheltered from the wintry cold; There's drowsy, eroontim# songs unfailing, Lullabies which sleep assure; And when there's croupy colds prevailing^ Always Woods’ Great Peppermint Cm?,